AtkinsRéalis
Benefits and Pensions Consultant
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Overview
This role is open to London and Epsom.
Join a well-established, global organisation and take your career in pensions and benefits to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and broaden your experience while working in a complex environment where your contribution will truly make a difference.
Your Role
Reporting to the Benefits and Pensions Manager for the UK & Europe, you will play a key, hands-on role in supporting the delivery of the pension and benefits strategy across the region.
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Collaborate closely with the wider Total Rewards team, gaining exposure to high-level strategic initiatives while shaping the employee benefits experience.
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Support the delivery and governance of the UK & Ireland Defined Contribution (DC) pension arrangements, including:
- Provider coordination
- Compliance tracking
- Pension administration support
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Own all pension-related activity, including:
- Benefits portal management
- Provider relationships
- Bi-weekly account meetings with benefits platform provider
- Annual renewal activity
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Manage day-to-day pension operations, working with:
- Brokers
- Pension administrators
- Internal Benefits Operations teams
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Handle escalated member queries
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Assist with the preparation and maintenance of:
- Governance documentation
- Reporting
- Operational trackers across DC pensions and broader UK & Europe benefits
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Provide operational support across:
- UK & Europe benefits programmes (health, protection, wellbeing)
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Support financial wellbeing activities, including:
- Coordinating educational sessions
- Communications
- Provider-led events
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Support in the administration of:
- Life assurance schemes
- Death-in-service claims
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Oversee the annual Bonus Waiver process
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Contribute to pensions, benefits, and financial wellbeing communications and engagement, ensuring alignment with wider benefits communication timelines.
About You
A successful candidate will demonstrate:
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A strong understanding of Defined Contribution (DC) pensions, including:
- Auto-enrolment rules
- Retirement options
- Governance framework
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Experience working in pensions, benefits, HR, or related fields.
- Demonstrated interest in further development within this space.
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Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to:
- Explain concepts clearly
- Support employee queries
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Preference (but not requirement) for experience using benefits platforms or similar systems.
Rewards & Benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – across all stages of your life and career:
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Competitive salaries
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Extensive employee rewards
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Flexible benefits, tailored to:
- Health
- Wellbeing
- Financial needs
- Lifestyle choices
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Unlimited opportunities for:
- Training
- Professional development
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Flexible working culture
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Generous hybrid working flexibility
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Employee-initiated seasonal leave policies
About AtkinsRéalis
We are AtkinsRéalis, a global leader specialising in engineering services and nuclear operations. By connecting people, data, and technology, we play a pivotal role in transforming infrastructure and energy systems.
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Additional Information
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Security Clearance Note: This role may require a security clearance; employment offers are contingent on obtaining this. During the interview, we will discuss potential clearance requirements, which involve UKSV approval. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of five years or more UK residency.
Important:
- Avoid disclosing or referencing any previous or current clearance holdings during conversations or within applications/CVs.
- We are unwavering in our commitment to an inclusive, belonging-centric culture, where everyone can flourish.
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Family-Friendly Policies ensuring flexibility:
- Flexible working options
- A wide range of child/multi-care considerations
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Employee Resource Groups offering support tailored to diverse backgrounds.
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Equal Opportunities Policy: We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Disability Confident Leader Commitment: We are committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this policy, please disclose your disability during the application process.
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